The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: nhmaf on June 30, 2011, 09:58:06 PM

Title: Oilhead hover-bike
Post by: nhmaf on June 30, 2011, 09:58:06 PM

I think that I just found Monte's NEXT purchase!!!
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/06/09/hoverbike-the-twin-rotor-bmw-boxer-powered-flying-motorcycle/

 ;)

Title: Re: Oilhead hover-bike
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on July 01, 2011, 12:57:03 AM

Pretty damn cool!

Title: Re: Oilhead hover-bike
Post by: scottyintex on July 01, 2011, 10:48:36 AM

I want one :)

Title: Re: Oilhead hover-bike
Post by: Ed Miller on July 01, 2011, 11:59:28 AM

I want one, if it works.  

Title: Re: Oilhead hover-bike
Post by: k_enn on July 01, 2011, 12:11:22 PM

That has to be a b*tch to stabilize.  No wonder he has only tested it tethered -- by pulling up on the tethers they provide stability.  

Title: Re: Oilhead hover-bike
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 01, 2011, 12:21:31 PM

Kinda, sorta on the lines of a military prototype back in the early '50's .

http://www.hiller.org/flying-platform.shtml

Title: Re: Oilhead hover-bike
Post by: marcmax on July 01, 2011, 03:14:51 PM

As cool as it is I don't want to ride anything that relies on exploding parachutes if there is a failure at altitude. Just let me coast off on the shoulder and I will be happy.

 8-)